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Export of farmed fish fetches nearly $3.1 billion for Vietnam

July 5, 2016 Export of farmed fish brought home nearly $3.1 billion in the first six months of the year, a year-on-year surge of 3.8%, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Mexico achieves seafood consumption increase three years early

July 5, 2016 The fisheries and aquaculture sector in Mexico has registered production of 1,700,000 tons annually, said the National Commissioner of Aquaculture and Fisheries (CONAPESCA), Mario Aguilar Sánchez.

USDA giving $8.4 million for next generation of farmers and ranchers

July 4, 2016 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of $8.4 million in grants to support organizations that provide training, outreach and technical assistance for socially disadvantaged, Tribal and Veteran farmers and ranchers.

Spain to invest €1.7 million for 'local dairy every day'

July 4, 2016 The Spanish Ministry for Agriculture, Food and Environment and the Interprofesional Láctea (INLAC) have begun the second phase of the campaign "Lacteos de aquí cada día", (local dairy every day) for which they have assigned €1.7 million.

$10 million across New South Wales to fix country truck washes

July 4, 2016 The truck wash-out network across New South Wales is set to receive a major boost through a $10 million Coalition initiative to build and upgrade wash-out facilities, reducing effluent spills and improve road safety.

Marine Harvest pledges 100% of farms ASC certified

July 4, 2016 Marine Harvest, the world's largest aquaculture company, has pledged to have all its farms Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certified by 2020.

Milkiland starts delivery of milk powder to China

July 4, 2016 Milkiland-Ukraine, a subsidiary Milkiland dairy group with assets in Ukraine, Russia and Poland, has signed the first contract and started deliveries of dry dairy products to China.

Fonterra Australia cuts farmgate milk prices again

July 4, 2016 The latest price cut from a major dairy producer could force some Australian farmers out of the industry as they struggle to break even.

100 Nobel laureates: Greenpeace misrepresents benefits of GMO

July 4, 2016 A team of over 100 Nobel laureates have, in an open letter to Greenpeace, urged the environmental group to “cease and desist” its campaign against genetically modified crops and food.

NFU to launch 'most significant' Brexit consultation

July 2, 2016 The National Farmers Union (NFU) has announced plans to launch farming’s “most significant consultation” over the impact of Brexit on agriculture.

Pacific tuna agreement changes settled for better catch

July 2, 2016 Negotiators from the United States and representatives of the 16 Pacific Island parties have reached agreement in principle on changes to the South Pacific Tuna Treaty.

Italy plans to launch orange export to China

July 2, 2016 After mutual negotiation, China and Italy have signed Agricutural Products Inspection and Quarantine Protocol in the beginning of 2016.